What is Treble in Music?
Treble constitutes the highest frequency in music - from 4,000 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Handling treble properly when mixing brings out detail and airiness in vocals, cymbals, and guitars without harshness. What instruments use treble ranges? How do treble sub-ranges differ? This article breaks down the science and art of mixing treble.
Defining Treble Frequencies
Treble is the highest frequency in music. Treble refers to high frequencies from 4,000 Hz to 20,000 Hz. This defines the upper limit of human hearing.
While bass provides warmth and mids carry speech, treble adds airiness and detail to music.
Boosting treble makes music brighter; attenuating makes a darker sound. The right treble balance ensures clarity without harshness or fatigue.
Cymbals, acoustic/electric guitars,...